Statistics
True or False, GAD affects 5 percent of the U.S. population.
False, it is 3.1 percent
True or false, someone can be susceptible to GAD based on hereditary factors.
True
Name 2 impacts of GAD listed on the slides.
Fatigue, restlessness, insomnia, increased muscle tension, and worrying about everyday things.
Is coughing a symptom of GAD?
No.
Who was diagnosed with GAD and beat it?
What percentage of people have mild impairment from GAD? Pick one choice:
A. 32.3%
B. 23.1%
C. 44.6%
B is the correct answer.
Which of the following is not a common cause for GAD?
- Genetic factors
- Grades
- Perceived threats
- Changes in brain chemistry
Although it could relate to some of these causes, GRADES was the factor that was not listed as one of the common ones.
How is restlessness bad for your body?
When you are restless, it is hard to stop moving to mean that it can be hard to sit down, relax, or even go to sleep. Restlessness also makes you always feel uneasy and on the edge.
Are there only mental, only physical, or both types of symptoms for GAD?
There are both types of symptoms.
How old was Ryan when he was diagnosed with GAD?
13
What percentage of adolescents in the U.S. have GAD?
2.2%
Would contracting GAD because you are stressed about the area you live in be an example of:
- Change in brain chemistry
- Genetic factors
- Personality
- Perceived threats
Perceived threats, as you feel threatened by your area and the dangers that it may cause, which led to the contraction of GAD.
What does constant muscle damage to do your body?
This can lead to back pain and decreased energy absorption meaning you feel more tired.
If someone is always up late and is too tired to function, could this be a sign of GAD?
What is the exact type of therapy that is used to most effectively combat GAD?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
How many adults does GAD affect in the U.S.?
6.8 millions adults
Could working in an environment with a boss who doesn't like you cause GAD?
Yes, because this boss could be seen as a perceived threat, which is one of the risk factors for GAD.
How can insomnia affect your health?
Insomnia makes you lose a lot of sleep. This means that you will always feel tired, and weak, and this can prevent you from performing everyday tasks. It can also affect your social life by also pushing others away. If you are always tired from a lack of sleep, you will not be able to talk to people properly.
John is at his friends house for a week and they spend their days playing sports, being active, and running around. At the end of every day, John is exhausted and falls to sleep slightly earlier than usual. Could this be a warning sign of GAD?
No, because GAD causes lack of sleep, and it is normal to be more tired after physical exercise.
List all 4 ways to prevent GAD
Make sleep a priority, eat healthy, avoid drugs, and being physically active
What percentage of people with GAD, rounded to the nearest percent, is getting treatment?
It would be the first person, because although they live a healthier lifestyle, "healthy lifestyles" isn't one of the factors, but genetic transmission is.
How would fatigue affect your social life?
Due to being tired all the time, you usually would not want to interact with others or would have difficulty socializing, effectively pushing people around you away and isolating yourself. This is why people with GAD usually are lonely.
Which of the following could be an indicator of GAD?
- Struggling to take long tests or do homework
- Sick a lot
- Always being sad
- Always being overly-energetic
Struggling to take long tests or do homework, because that is a focus issue.
What are the 2 drugs commonly used to combat GAD?
Buspirone & Benzodiazepines